AAMET Level 1 EFT- Foundations of Practice 

Saturday March 23  8:30 am -4:30 PM

Independence, OH

Level 1 Foundations of EFT  Workshop

(6 hours professional CEs available for Ohio psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Additional cost for CE is $40 per day   (paid to R. Cassidy Seminar Management) after completion of the course. CE for nurses needs to be requested in writing at least 30 days prior to the training)

Emotional Freedom Techniques (also known as EFT or “tapping”) is a simple, yet powerful therapy that provides rapid and lasting relief for a wide range of stresses including physical discomfort, emotional distress, negative thoughts and behaviors that may interfere with health, life, career and relationships. In this interactive workshop, you will experience this revolutionary process, validated by over 100 clinical studies, meets the critera for evidence-based therapy set by the American Psychological Association.

Level 1 is a 1-day course designed for individuals seeking to establish basic skills using Gold Standard EFT for self care.  This course is a prerequisite for further training (Level 2) and required for practitioner certification. This course teaches EFT using the AAMET Accredited Level 1 syllabus.

Who should attend?

• Life and health coaches wanting to add an effective process to your professional expertise 
• Therapists wishing to integrate EFT into their existing practice
• Physicians, nurses, chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists or caregivers seeking effective tools to compliment client care 
• Teachers and School staff looking for innovative classroom skills 
• Clergy and Staff who minister to grieving, ill or traumatized congregants
• Professionals seeking AAMET EFT Practitioner Certification

This training provides basic principles as well as experience using this on a variety of common challenges. A basic overview of the peer-reviewed research will be provided, drawing from the fields of interpersonal neurobiology, neuroplasticity models and the field of epigenetics.

The following key concepts will be covered:

Creating Rapport/Safety                  Treating Physical Symptoms

Measuring SUDS Treating Food Cravings

Cinical EFT Research Specific Events

Using Affirmations                       Understanding emotional intensity

Working with Partners Best practices for beginners

Plenty of time will be devoted to live demonstrations with volunteers, interactive group learning and the opportunity to practice using the techniques for personal issues in a safe, nurturing environment.

Betsy Muller is a holistic business coach, speaker; author, AAMET Master Trainer, inter-faith minister and Accredited Advanced Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner who has helped thousands discover and live at their highest potential. In addition to an MBA and 30+ years of business management experience, life changed in 2001 when she experienced EFT for the first time at a conference in Switzerland. Ms. Muller is a noted authority on working with human energy as a vehicle for phenomenal personal growth. Betsy is a contributor to the EFT Clinical Handbook and best-selling author of Energy Makeover – A Conscious Way to Stay Young, Have Fun and Get More Done! www.createandconnectbrilliantly.com

Cancellation Policy:  
– 50% Cancellation Fee will be deducted from your refund if you cancel your registration up to 30 days prior
– No Refund for cancellations 3 weeks prior to day of workshop.
 

Medical emergencies exceptions: Cancellations for medical emergencies will be considered with a Doctor’s note. The cancellation will be evaluated on an individual basis and once confirmed will be refunded the workshop fee less 10%. No shows will not be eligible for refund.

Grievance Policy: The Indigo Connection LLC seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to The Indigo Connection, Attention Betsy Muller, 20771 Westminster Drive Strongsville, OH 44149.   Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. If you have questions or concerns, contact Betsy Muller at 440-238-4731

Accommodations for the differently abled The Indigo Connections’ training facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact: Betsy Muller at 440-238-4731

This 1 day course is designed for individuals seeking to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for self-care and required for EFT Level 2 as well as AAMET practitioner certification. 6 hrs CE available for nurses and social workers

Course Outline

DAY ONE EFT Level 1 – Foundations and Fundamentals for EFT Practitioners

Part 1 : Introduction   

Welcome and Introduction of Trainer (and Emotional Assistants if applicable) Logistics; schedule; overview of the day; informed consent & release form

• Ground Rules:  Confidentiality; Safety, Group Sharing (permission to pass);
• Guidelines for demonstrations and working with partners. 
• Commitment of Group to Guidelines

Introductions (Your WHY, experience and intentions)

Intro to EFT (brief background/history)

• Tapping Points review and frequently asked questions; modifications
• Discovery Statement
• Basic Recipe of EFT
• Set-up statement
• Reminder Phrase
• Borrowing Benefits

 Group Exercise/Demonstration using ‘my EFT worries’ as the issue

 Part 2 Research, Rapport, Measurement and Detective Mindset

Science and Research Supporting EFT

• Physical, neurological and biochemical findings
• Conditions that respond well to EFT
• Cautions and adverse reactions
• A note on Wikipedia
• Where to follow emerging research

Rapport & Listening Skills.  Integrating Client Words/Phrases

Understanding SUDS, physical connections, intensity and verbal and non-verbal signals during and after a session

Mindset of an EFT Practitioner – Be curious.  Get out of the way!

Demonstration of a basic session – introducing SUDS and importance of testing

Practice Exercise: in Dyads/Triads or Demonstration in front of group

 Part 3  Aspects, Testing, Reversals, Treating Physical Issues

 4 Keys to EFT Success:  TAPS (Testing/Aspects/Psychological Reversal/Specific Events)

Pyramid of Aspects (emotional, body, cognitive and behavioral shifts)

Apex effect

Generalization effect

Personal Peace Procedure  - Using EFT on Your Own Issues

EFT for Physical Issues – demonstration with volunteer

Practice Exercise with partner: Physical Pain - chasing the pain; finding emotional roots to the pain

Part 4    Practice Time, Troubleshooting, EFT for Cravings

Group Exercise – taking a Presenting Issue and Finding Aspects

The Art of Questioning

Things that may interfere with successful treatment

Practice Exercise: EFT for Behaviors – Cravings Exercise (group or dyads/triads)

 Part 5    Treating Specific Events

Introduction to clearing a specific past event

Movie Technique and Tell the Story demonstrations

Q&A – Ask about ANYTHING

 Part 6  Next Steps, Reflections and Closing

Applying what you’ve learned in the real world

• General Ethics Reminders
• Choosing appropriate cases/clients
• Honoring your scope of practice and expertise
• Developing referral networks
• Continue Working on PPP scenes (1-3 per day)

 

 

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